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Print - 2018-11-03
Tokyo rubber rises

Tokyo rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose on Friday, tracking strong Shanghai, on hopes of a trade deal between China and the United States. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for April delivery finished 1.1 yen ($0.0097) higher at 162.4 yen per kg. F
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar, arabica coffee close higher on fund buying

Raw sugar, arabica coffee close higher on fund buying

Raw sugar and arabica coffee futures on ICE settled higher on Friday as a more upbeat mood in commodity markets inspired fresh fund buying, and a weaker dollar supported for much of the session. New York cocoa prices gained. March raw sugar settled up 0.2
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold jumps in New York

Gold jumps in New York

Gold rose nearly 2 percent on Thursday, bouncing off a three-week low touched in the previous session as the dollar fell sharply from recent highs, making the metal cheaper for holders of other currencies. Spot gold gained 1.7 percent at $1,234.18 per oun
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices on Friday held on to gains from the previous session as investors remained cautious ahead of a US jobs report, which could provide clues on the pace of further interest rate hikes. Spot gold was flat at $1,232.81 per ounce, as of 0702 GMT. Pri
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe

Gold slips in Europe

Gold slipped on Friday as the dollar regained some ground on the back of strong US jobs data, but the metal was still on track for a fifth week of gains. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,232.02 per ounce by 11:56 am EDT (1556 GMT). US gold futures wer
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabean futures up

US MIDDAY: soyabean futures up

US soyabean futures scaled to two-week peaks on Friday on signs of easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, but slipped from the highs after a White House official said he was less optimistic that a trade deal could be reached. Corn futures a
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold dips

US MIDDAY: gold dips

Gold slipped in early New York trade on Friday as the US dollar regained some ground on the back of strong American jobs data, putting the metal on track for its first weekly loss in five weeks. Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,231.22 per ounce by 13:
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Inadmissible ST refunds: IR commissioner to order manual scrutiny: FBR

Inadmissible ST refunds: IR commissioner to order manual scrutiny: FBR

The Commissioner Inland Revenue would have the authority to issue orders to the taxpayers for conducting manual post-refund scrutiny of claims against inadmissible sales tax refunds paid after June 30, 2014. The FBR has amended Sales Tax Rules, 2006 throu
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
SECP enforces Shariah Governance Regulations, 2018
Mutual Funds

SECP enforces Shariah Governance Regulations, 2018

In line with the spirit of the Article 38 (f) of the Constitution of Pakistan, the SECP has enforced the Shariah Governance Regulations 2018. The jurisdiction of these regulations is the corporate sector, Shariah-compliant corporate sector, Islamic capita
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Businessmen reject hike in oil prices

Businessmen reject hike in oil prices

The business community on Friday rejected the increase in the price of petroleum products terming it a wrong decision which hit the economy hard. The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front former Chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh condemned the gover
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Supremacy of law must be ensured at any cost: Buzdar

Supremacy of law must be ensured at any cost: Buzdar

The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday said the prevailing circumstances necessitate unusual steps and the line department should take foolproof steps to soothe the situation. While chairing a high-level meeting, here on Friday to review
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Body to investigate air pointers, labs issues

Body to investigate air pointers, labs issues

The Punjab government has constituted a five-member 'probe committee' to look into the purchase and operational performance of six air pointers and laboratories of the Environmental Protection Agency, Punjab. The committee will submit its report within 15
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
First winter rain turns weather cold in Punjab and Northern areas

First winter rain turns weather cold in Punjab and Northern areas

The first widespread winter rain and snowfall over the hills has turned weather cold and thick smog in upper parts of the country including central and northern Punjab, KPK, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Met Office said on Friday that rain-thunderstorm (s
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Alkaram launches autumn/winter collection

Alkaram launches autumn/winter collection

Alkaram studio launched its latest Autumn/Winter Collection on the 27th of October. Alkaram Autumn/Winter Volume I celebrates elements from across the globe, with an eclectic mix of cultures showcased through the collection's patterns, styles and colors.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Ban on dairy drinks to be effective from December 5: PFA

Ban on dairy drinks to be effective from December 5: PFA

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed ban on the sale of dairy drinks being sold in market and issued a deadline of December 05 to the companies to recall their stock from the market. PFA Director General Muhammad Usman said that the decision to thi
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Huge scope exists to boost trade ties with Korea: LCCI chief

Huge scope exists to boost trade ties with Korea: LCCI chief

Vice President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Fahim-ur-Rehman Sehgal said that there is a huge scope for boosting trade and economic ties between Pakistan and Korea. Private sectors of the two countries should establish close contacts
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
TLP protests: trade activities come to a halt in Lahore

TLP protests: trade activities come to a halt in Lahore

All trading activities in major commercial markets remained suspended for the third consecutive day due to the protest demonstrations by the supporters of religio-political parties, especially Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), in many parts of the provinci
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Malnutrition claims lives of three more infants in Thar

Malnutrition claims lives of three more infants in Thar

Infants continue to succumb to malnutrition in Sindh's drought affected district of Tharparkar, as three more toddlers fall prey at Mithi's medical facility to this chronic disease on Friday. The recent fatalities' rise the number of death toll to 540 dur
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Protest sit-ins bring Customs House activities to a stand still

Protest sit-ins bring Customs House activities to a stand still

Activities at Customs House, Karachi remained standstill for last three days, resulting in revenue and trade losses to the tune of over Rs 8 billion. The protesters mainly belong to one of the religious political party, came on roads across the country an
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Navy's successful demonstrated of fire power at north Arabian Sea

Navy's successful demonstrated of fire power at north Arabian Sea

In an impressive display, Pakistan Navy Destroyers demonstrated their fire power (missile firings) in North Arabian Sea. Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, as the Chief Guest witnessed live weapon firing from PNS MOAWIN
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
HERE Technologies signs partnership MoU with TPL Maps

HERE Technologies signs partnership MoU with TPL Maps

TPL Maps (PvT) Ltd, Pakistan's first and largest mapping company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HERE Technologies, a global leader in mapping and location platform services.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Contempt of court: SHC issues notice to SPSC's chairman

Contempt of court: SHC issues notice to SPSC's chairman

A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notice to Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) chairman in a contempt of court case. A division bench of the SHC comprising of Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M. Sheikh and Justice Omar Sial took up th
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Karachiites continue to suffer due to sit-ins

Karachiites continue to suffer due to sit-ins

The city life remained paralyzed on the 3rd consecutive day as the protests against the Supreme Court's verdict acquitting Aasia Bibi in a blasphemy case, continued at various parts of the metropolis on Friday. The educational institutions, commercial mar
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Murad for updating curriculum in line with SDGs of 2030

Murad for updating curriculum in line with SDGs of 2030

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the education department to update curriculum in alignment with the United Nations sustainable goals 2030, here on Friday. He said this while presiding over a meeting to improve school education system
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
PPP, PML-N slam government for adjourning NA session

PPP, PML-N slam government for adjourning NA session

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Friday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government on adjournment of the National Assembly session, which was adjourned after a treasury member pointed out lack of the quor
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rival groups' clash claims two lives in Karachi

Rival groups' clash claims two lives in Karachi

At least two people were killed and 14 others injured in armed clash between two groups in the metropolis on Friday, police said. Members of two groups hailing from Bilal Colony New Karachi, which were in old dispute, attacked each other with arms and bat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government will not use force against protesters: Afridi

Government will not use force against protesters: Afridi

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi has said the government will not use force against protesters who have been protesting against the acquittal of Aasia Bibi and will resolve the matter peacefully through dialogue.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Aamir Zulfiqar new Islamabad IGP

Aamir Zulfiqar new Islamabad IGP

Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, a Grade-21 officer of Police Service of Pakistan who had been made Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Establishment Division, has been transferred and posted as Inspector General of Islamabad police with immediate effect.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Major part of Sharif's statement before JIT was hearsay: Wajid Zia

Major part of Sharif's statement before JIT was hearsay: Wajid Zia

Key prosecution witness and head of joint investigation team, Wajid Zia Friday told accountability court hearing corruption cases against Sharif family members that the JIT had observed that major part of Sharif's statement made before the JIT was hearsay
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Hearing of Abidi's post-arrest bail plea adjourned

Hearing of Abidi's post-arrest bail plea adjourned

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of the post-arrest bail application filed by former Senator Faisal Raza Abidi in multiple contempt of court and cyber crime cases on the request of Abidi's counsel.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
NA session adjourned till Monday

NA session adjourned till Monday

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri on Friday adjourned proceedings till Monday evening after a lawmaker pointed out lack of quorum shortly after the session started, leading to protest by the opposition. Agha Hassan of Balochistan National P
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Peshawar's Bala Hisar Fort to be opened soon: Atif

Peshawar's Bala Hisar Fort to be opened soon: Atif

Senior Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohammad Atif Khan Friday said historic Bala Hisar Fort in Peshawar will be opened soon for tourists for which the relevant authorities including the Corps Commander Peshawar have already been taken on board.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JIT to probe assets: SC issues notice to Swati under Article 62 (1)(f)

JIT to probe assets: SC issues notice to Swati under Article 62 (1)(f)

The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to Federal Minister for Science and Technology Azam Swati under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution and constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe his assets, sources of income and reasons of his return
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Religious parties' 'million march' planned for November 8

Religious parties' 'million march' planned for November 8

General Secretary Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has said that all religious parties would start a 'million march' on November 8 from Karachi against the Supreme Court's decision that acquitted a Christian woman in a blasphemy case.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Senate poll: 11 candidates file nomination papers

Senate poll: 11 candidates file nomination papers

As many as 11 candidates have filed their nomination papers for two Senate seats from Punjab which fell vacant after disqualification of PML-N senators Sadia Abbasi and Haroon Akhter Khan. Polling on these two seats is scheduled to be held on November 15
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Modi different from Hitler?

Modi different from Hitler?

That Narendra Modi's nationalism is no different from Adolf Hitler's is a fact. This is why Mastercard told the United States government in June that Indian Prime Minister was using nationalism to promote the use of a domestic payments network, and New De
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Trump supporters' election test: a movement or a moment

Trump supporters' election test: a movement or a moment

In rally after rally, President Donald Trump exhorts throngs of red-hatted supporters to treat next week's congressional elections as a referendum on Trumpism and the grass-roots movement that swept him to power.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Economic bits: listen to the whiners

Economic bits: listen to the whiners

We can endlessly debate over why the Saudis suddenly coughed up US$ 6 billion. A position polar opposite, which some may even categorize as a U-Turn, to their earlier casual attitude, evident from vague promises of investment, to help Pakistan financially
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
PM Imran in China

PM Imran in China

Prime Minister Imran Khan, accompanied by a six-member team, last Thursday is in China on his first official five-day visit after becoming Pakistan's prime minister.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Now or never

Now or never

The widely diversified socio-political reaction to the Supreme Court verdict acquitting Aasia Bibi tends to confront Pakistan with a now or never challenge. Should there be a review of the verdict as demanded by a cross-section of people or should the gov
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Ease of doing business

Ease of doing business

Pakistan ranked eleven places higher in World Bank's ease of doing business index and moved from 147 to 136th position, attributed to three measures: (i) enhancing online one-stop registration system, (ii) replacing several forms for incorporation with a
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken a number of steps for information and cyber security improvement and set up new Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) to ensure cyber security during the last fiscal year. According to the Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken a number of steps for information and cyber security improvement and set up new Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) to ensure cyber security during the last fiscal year. According to the Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

OCISO set up: SBP acts to enhance cyber security

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken a number of steps for information and cyber security improvement and set up new Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) to ensure cyber security during the last fiscal year. According to the Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Inflation hits four-year high

Inflation hits four-year high

The annual inflation rate in Pakistan has jumped from 5.12 percent in September to 7 percent in October, the highest in four years, as a result of increase in prices of gas, fuel and eatable items as well as rupee devaluation, said Pakistan Bureau of Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Inflation hits four-year high

Inflation hits four-year high

The annual inflation rate in Pakistan has jumped from 5.12 percent in September to 7 percent in October, the highest in four years, as a result of increase in prices of gas, fuel and eatable items as well as rupee devaluation, said Pakistan Bureau of Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Inflation hits four-year high

Inflation hits four-year high

The annual inflation rate in Pakistan has jumped from 5.12 percent in September to 7 percent in October, the highest in four years, as a result of increase in prices of gas, fuel and eatable items as well as rupee devaluation, said Pakistan Bureau of Stat
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industries in Karachi suffered production losses on Friday, in some cases up to 60 percent, on account of thin attendance of workers, non-availability of transport and sit in on different points in the city by supporters of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (T
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industries in Karachi suffered production losses on Friday, in some cases up to 60 percent, on account of thin attendance of workers, non-availability of transport and sit in on different points in the city by supporters of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (T
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industrial activities suffer due to protest in Karachi

Industries in Karachi suffered production losses on Friday, in some cases up to 60 percent, on account of thin attendance of workers, non-availability of transport and sit in on different points in the city by supporters of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (T
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka court demands arrest of military chief

Sri Lanka court demands arrest of military chief

A Sri Lankan court on Friday ordered the arrest the country's top military officer over the abduction and murder of 11 people during the Tamil civil war. Colombo Fort magistrate Ranga Dissanayake reprimanded police investigators for failing to act on a pr
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka court demands arrest of military chief

Sri Lanka court demands arrest of military chief

A Sri Lankan court on Friday ordered the arrest the country's top military officer over the abduction and murder of 11 people during the Tamil civil war. Colombo Fort magistrate Ranga Dissanayake reprimanded police investigators for failing to act on a pr
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Asghar Khan case: FIA given six weeks to file report

Asghar Khan case: FIA given six weeks to file report

The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to file progress report into the probe of funds used to manipulate the general elections in 1990. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, was heari
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Asghar Khan case: FIA given six weeks to file report

Asghar Khan case: FIA given six weeks to file report

The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to file progress report into the probe of funds used to manipulate the general elections in 1990. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, was heari
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has been informed that financial and operational audit of high loss-making distribution companies revealed power pilferage of Rs 1.557 billion through kunda (illegal hook) connections in Hesco, Sepco and Qesco.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has been informed that financial and operational audit of high loss-making distribution companies revealed power pilferage of Rs 1.557 billion through kunda (illegal hook) connections in Hesco, Sepco and Qesco.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

Rs 1.56 billion pilferage detected in Hesco, Sepco, Qesco

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has been informed that financial and operational audit of high loss-making distribution companies revealed power pilferage of Rs 1.557 billion through kunda (illegal hook) connections in Hesco, Sepco and Qesco.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Taliban talks: Russia reaches out to Afghan leaders, angering Kabul

Taliban talks: Russia reaches out to Afghan leaders, angering Kabul

Russia has quietly invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, bypassing President Ashraf Ghani's government in a move that has angered officials in Kabul who say it could muddle the US-backed peace process. The invit
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Taliban talks: Russia reaches out to Afghan leaders, angering Kabul

Taliban talks: Russia reaches out to Afghan leaders, angering Kabul

Russia has quietly invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, bypassing President Ashraf Ghani's government in a move that has angered officials in Kabul who say it could muddle the US-backed peace process. The invit
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Tensions spike in IoK after politician killed

Tensions spike in IoK after politician killed

Indian authorities imposed a curfew and deployed extra troops Friday in a remote district of held Kashmir after gunmen killed a local leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and his brother. The gunmen shot dead Anil Parihar, the BJP state secretary f
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Tensions spike in IoK after politician killed

Tensions spike in IoK after politician killed

Indian authorities imposed a curfew and deployed extra troops Friday in a remote district of held Kashmir after gunmen killed a local leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and his brother. The gunmen shot dead Anil Parihar, the BJP state secretary f
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Hamid Gul's son claims surviving attempt on life

Hamid Gul's son claims surviving attempt on life

Abdullah Gul, a son of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief late Le-Gen Hamid Gul, on Friday claimed to have survived an attempt on his life. Abdullah Gul talking to media persons outside Safari Hospital, where the body of Maulana Sami-ul-Haq wa
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Hamid Gul's son claims surviving attempt on life

Hamid Gul's son claims surviving attempt on life

Abdullah Gul, a son of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief late Le-Gen Hamid Gul, on Friday claimed to have survived an attempt on his life. Abdullah Gul talking to media persons outside Safari Hospital, where the body of Maulana Sami-ul-Haq wa
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Maulana Samiul Haq assassinated

Maulana Samiul Haq assassinated

Maulana Samiul Haq, a prominent religious scholar and chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-S), was assassinated at his residence here on Friday evening. Maulana Hamidul Haq, the son of the deceased, said that his father Samiul Haq, 82, wa
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Maulana Samiul Haq assassinated

Maulana Samiul Haq assassinated

Maulana Samiul Haq, a prominent religious scholar and chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-S), was assassinated at his residence here on Friday evening. Maulana Hamidul Haq, the son of the deceased, said that his father Samiul Haq, 82, wa
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BoI expresses serious reservations

BoI expresses serious reservations

Pakistan''s Board of Investment (BoI) has reportedly expressed its serious reservations with China for purportedly backing out of commitments on proposed industrial cooperation; well-informed sources in BoI told Business Recorder. Pakistan''s Prime
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BoI expresses serious reservations

BoI expresses serious reservations

Pakistan's Board of Investment (BoI) has reportedly expressed its serious reservations with China for purportedly backing out of commitments on proposed industrial cooperation; well-informed sources in BoI told Business Recorder. Pakistan's Prime M
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BoI expresses serious reservations

BoI expresses serious reservations

Pakistan's Board of Investment (BoI) has reportedly expressed its serious reservations with China for purportedly backing out of commitments on proposed industrial cooperation; well-informed sources in BoI told Business Recorder. Pakistan's Prime M
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 02, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun on Friday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing and said the bank was committed to supporting projects in Pakistan. He said the AIIB would actively engage with Pakistan to review
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 02, 2018).

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun on Friday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing and said the bank was committed to supporting projects in Pakistan. He said the AIIB would actively engage with Pakistan to review
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 02, 2018).

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun on Friday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing and said the bank was committed to supporting projects in Pakistan. He said the AIIB would actively engage with Pakistan to review
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 02, 2018).

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

AIIB chief tells Imran: Bank committed to supporting projects

President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun on Friday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing and said the bank was committed to supporting projects in Pakistan. He said the AIIB would actively engage with Pakistan to review
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 02, 2018).

Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Xi vows help as PM tells of ''''very difficult'''' economy

Xi vows help as PM tells of ''''very difficult'''' economy

China promised to support Pakistan''''s economy on Friday as Prime Minister Imran Khan told of his country''''s "very difficult" economic situation amid a burgeoning financial crisis. Pakistan''''s foreign reserves have plunged 42 percent since the start
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Xi vows help as PM tells of ''very difficult'' economy

Xi vows help as PM tells of ''very difficult'' economy

China promised to support Pakistan''s economy on Friday as Prime Minister Imran Khan told of his country''s "very difficult" economic situation amid a burgeoning financial crisis. Pakistan''s foreign reserves have plunged 42 percent since the start of the
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Xi vows help as PM tells of 'very difficult' economy

Xi vows help as PM tells of 'very difficult' economy

China promised to support Pakistan's economy on Friday as Prime Minister Imran Khan told of his country's "very difficult" economic situation amid a burgeoning financial crisis. Pakistan's foreign reserves have plunged 42 percent since the start of the ye
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways in relation to the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed 11 paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 132.56 and it slipped by eight paisas for selling at Rs 132.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Xi vows help as PM tells of 'very difficult' economy

Xi vows help as PM tells of 'very difficult' economy

China promised to support Pakistan's economy on Friday as Prime Minister Imran Khan told of his country's "very difficult" economic situation amid a burgeoning financial crisis. Pakistan's foreign reserves have plunged 42 percent since the start of the ye
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways in relation to the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed 11 paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 132.56 and it slipped by eight paisas for selling at Rs 132.
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 strengthens

BRIndex100 strengthens

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday maintained a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained another 39.35 points or 0.89 percent to close at 4,476.62 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,506.46 and intraday low o
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 strengthens

BRIndex100 strengthens

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday maintained a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained another 39.35 points or 0.89 percent to close at 4,476.62 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,506.46 and intraday low o
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 strengthens

BRIndex100 strengthens

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday maintained a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained another 39.35 points or 0.89 percent to close at 4,476.62 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,506.46 and intraday low o
Published 03 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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